We’re here with a little spoiler alert about aging: it can truly be a glorious stage of life, but it often comes with unwanted bodily changes, such as stubborn belly fat. That’s why, in addition to your morning cup of Joe, it’s important to add a few targeted exercises to your routine to help combat […]
Side planks have a way of exposing things pretty quickly. You get into position, lift your hips, and within a few seconds, you know exactly where you stand. It’s not dramatic, but it’s honest. If your core can hold that stacked, controlled position, everything feels steady. If it can’t, you start to feel the shift […]
Building and maintaining muscle doesn’t necessarily mean you need to lift heavy weights or spend hours in the gym. While strength training with dumbbells is without question one of the best ways to increase your strength, that approach doesn’t always work well if you’re over 60. At this stage in life, how often you use […]
Working out to achieve a lean body is what many gym-goers strive for. It’s something that requires commitment and consistency, but the rewards are tremendous. If you’re wondering what defines a lean body, it’s higher muscle mass and lower body fat. It means being strong and capable enough to tackle everyday tasks with ease. Essentially, […]
If you’re a fan of performing lunges in your workout routine, you know they can be quite challenging. This single-leg movement involves much coordination, balance, and strength as you use one leg to support all your body weight. In fact, some gym enthusiasts find lunges harder to do than squats because of the one-sided, small […]
If your hips feel a little weaker or your stride isn’t as strong as it used to be, your glutes are usually part of the equation. That “flat” or less-responsive feeling in the backside tends to build over time, especially if most of your day is spent sitting or moving in short bursts. When those […]
If you’re looking to slim down your waistline, you don’t need to lift heavy weights to get the job done. While traditional strength training is important, most gym-goers aren’t engaging their core correctly during lifts, says Cori Lefkowith, NASM-CPT, CES, FNS, PES, author of The STRONG System and founder/owner/head coach at Redefining Strength, an online […]
Building muscle after 60 doesn’t come down to what you hold in your hands; it comes down to how well you use the muscle you’ve got and how often you challenge it. Bodyweight training excels because it forces you to control your own position through space, which brings more muscle into play than most people […]
For adults over 60, exercise machines like the leg press aren’t the most effective or safest way to rebuild thigh strength. While these machines can help isolate muscles in your lower body, studies show they often remove the balance, coordination, and real-world movement patterns that your body relies on every day. Research published in The […]
If longevity could be bottled and sold, everyone would want to buy it, no matter the price. But the truth is, you don’t have to pay a dime to get your body into excellent shape—you just need the right plan on deck and consistency in sticking with it. Exercise is the key to leading a […]
